15-Star U.S. Flag (1795-1818) - Historical American Flag Design #1768742 (License: Personal Use)

This flag features 15 white stars arranged in a 3×5 grid on a blue canton and 15 alternating red and white stripes, reflecting the admission of Vermont (14th state) and Kentucky (15th state) in 1791 and 1792. It was officially adopted by the Flag Act of 1794 and remained in use until 1818, when the 20-star flag replaced it after five more states joined the Union. Notably, this design flew during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key’s “Star-Spangled Banner.”

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